Last Updated: 03/17/2014. Family and Child Friendly Attractions in the Stamford Area

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1 Family and Child Friendly Attractions in the Stamford Area 1

2 Museums, Aquariums, & Zoos Stamford Museum & Nature Center In 1936, the Museum's founders envisioned a safe and stimulating sanctuary where children and families could learn about the natural world, the agricultural sciences, astronomy, art, and history. Today, more than 115,000 visitors each year participate in our educational activities built around these very same disciplines. We proudly continue the tradition of educational excellence established over the past seventy years as we welcome new generations of visitors to the Stamford Museum & Nature Center. (Source: stamfordmuseum.org) Call or go online for a list of current and upcoming exhibits. 39 Scofieldtown Rd Stamford, Connecticut Miles Away: 5.1 mi Approx. Driving Time: 15 minutes Bendel Mansion & Galleries: Mon.- Sat., 9 am - 5 pm; Sun., 11 am - 5 pm Overbrook Building: Hours vary Heckscher Farm: Daily 9 am - 5 pm; April - October Daily 9 am - 4 pm; November - March Nature's Playground: Daily 9 am - 5 pm (weather permitting) Animal Embassy: Tues. - Sun. 10 am - 2 pm; January - May Summer Tues. - Sun. 10 am - 3:30 pm Observatory: Friday nights, 8 pm - 10 pm (8:30 pm - 10:30 pm summer) weather permitting. Adults: $10 Seniors (65+): $8 Students (18+): $6 (with valid ID) Children (4-17) $5 Children 3 and under: Free Those holding bus passes or bus transfer tickets are admitted free. Observatory: Adults $3, Children $2. Ages 5 and up. Members are admitted free. Phone: (203) Website: stamfordmuseum.org 2

3 Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens The mission of the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens is to inspire the community to explore, examine, understand and appreciate the natural history of the botanical world and its place in our lives. 151 Brookdale Road Stamford, CT Miles Away: 6.2 mi Approx. Driving Time: 15 minutes Open every day 10:00am - 4:00pm Admission is free to members and $6.00 per adult. Children under the age of 12 are free and Wednesdays are free to all Phone: (203) Website: bartlettarboretum.org Bruce Museum Consistently voted the "Best Museum" by area media, the Bruce Museum is a regionally based, world-class institution highlighting art, science and natural history in more than a dozen changing exhibitions annually. The permanent galleries feature the natural sciences that encompass regional to global perspectives. (Source: brucemuseum.org) 1 Museum Drive Greenwich, CT Miles Away: 5.1 mi Approx. Driving Time: 10 minutes Accessible by Train: Yes Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm Last admission 4:30 pm Adults $7.00 Students (5-22 w/ valid ID) $6.00 Seniors (65 & up) $6.00 Free individual admission on Tuesday Children under 5 are free Phone: (203) Website: brucemuseum.org 3

4 Stepping Stones Museum for Children What children learn while they re having so much fun is amazing. At Stepping Stones Museum for Children, the hands-on exhibits and educational programs engage, inspire and delight every child as well as countless parents and caregivers. Plan on staying a while! With five main galleries and over 100 hands-on activities, children become wide-eyed with wonder. As they see, hear, touch, feel and do, their ever-growing minds venture to amazing new places. (Source: steppingstonesmuseum.org) 303 West Avenue Norwalk, CT Miles Away: 8.1 mi Approx. Driving Time: 13 minutes Accessible by Train: Yes but short taxi is necessary Open Monday through Sunday 10:00 am 5:00 pm Adults $15 Children $15 Children under 1 FREE Seniors (over 62) $10 Phone: (203) Website: steppingstonesmuseum.org Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk offers visitors of all ages the opportunity to have a good time while learning about the vital natural resource just off our shore: Long Island Sound. Visitors explore at their own pace, observing 34 exhibits featuring more than 1,200 marine animals of 259 species. The Maritime Aquarium also boasts Connecticut's largest IMAX Theater, with a movie screen that's six stories high. 10 North Water Street Norwalk, CT Miles Away: 7.1 mi Approx. Driving Time: 15 minutes Accessible by Train: Yes Aquarium 10am - 5pm IMAX movies call or go online for description and times Marine Life Study Cruises: Aquarium Cruises Offered from May 5 through October 1 p.m. Saturdays May 5-June 30 and then at 1 p.m. daily in July & August. Also on Saturdays in September & October. Passengers must be over 42" tall. Winter Creature Cruise 4

5 Offered annually from December through early April; dates & times are tide-dependent Passengers must be over 42" tall. Call to make reservations Aquarium admission- Adult $13.95, Child (2-12) $10.50, Senior (65+) $12.95 IMAX admission- Adult $9.50, Child (2-12) $7.00, Senior (65+) $8.50 Aquarium and IMAX admission- Adult $20.95, Child (2-12) $15.50, Senior (65+) $19.70 Cruise- All ages $20.50 Phone: (203) Website: maritimeaquarium.org Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo Connecticut s Beardsley Zoo is a wonderful place to visit - alone or with your family. Spend an hour or the whole day and see more than 300 animals representing primarily North and South American species. (Source: beardsleyzoo.org) 1875 Noble Avenue Bridgeport, CT Miles Away: 21mi Approx. Driving Time: 36 minutes Open daily from 9 am to 4 pm. Adult Admission (ages 12 & older) = $12.00 Child Admission (ages 3-11) = $10.00 Senior Admission (62 & older) = $10.00 Under 3 years = FREE Phone: (203) Website: beardsleyzoo.org Movie Theatres Bow Tie Cinemas Landmark 9 (Stamford Town Center) 9 Theatres including 3-D 5 Landmark Sq Stamford, CT Miles Away: 0.4 mi Approx. Time: 1 minutes Call or go online for times Bargain Matinees All shows starting before 6PM Mon-Fri, and before 4PM Sat, Sun & Holidays 5

6 General Admission - $9.00 (3-D Features - $13.00) Child (11 & under) - $8.00 (3-D Features - $12.00) Senior (62 & over, with valid ID) - $9.00 (3-D Features - $13.00) Evening Shows starting after 6PM Mon-Fri, and after 4PM Sat, Sun & Holidays General Admission - $11.00 (3-D Features - $15.00) Child (11 & under) - $8.00 (3-D Features - $12.00) Senior (62 & over, with valid ID) - $9.50 (3-D Features - $13.50) $3 surcharge at box office for all Bonus Tickets used for 3-D features Phone: (203) Website: bowtiecinemas.com Avon Theatre Film Center A downtown landmark which features both uncommon and mainstream films 272 Bedford Street Stamford, CT Miles Away: 0.5 miles Approx. Driving Time: 3 minutes Call or go online for times $11.00 Phone: (203) Website: avontheatre.org Bow Tie Cinemas Majestic Summer Street Stamford, CT Miles Away: 0.4 mi Approx. Driving Time: 4 minutes Call or go online for times Bargain Matinees All shows starting before 6PM Mon-Fri, and before 4PM Sat, Sun & Holidays General Admission - $9.00 (3-D Features - $13.00) Child (11 & under) - $8.00 (3-D Features - $12.00) Senior (62 & over, with valid ID) - $9.00 (3-D Features - $13.00) Evening Shows starting after 6PM Mon-Fri, and after 4PM Sat, Sun & Holidays General Admission - $11.00 (3-D Features - $15.00) Child (11 & under) - $8.00 (3-D Features - $12.00) Senior (62 & over, with valid ID) - $9.50 (3-D Features - $13.50) $3 surcharge at box office for all Bonus Tickets used for 3-D features Phone: (203) Website: bowtiecinemas.com 6 Theatres including 3-D features 6

7 AMC Loews Port Chester theatres including IMAX AND 3-D 40 Westchester Avenue Port Chester, NY Miles Away: 8 mi Approx. Driving Time: 15 minutes Call or go online for times Matinees Adult - $10.00-$16.00 Child - $9.00-$15.00 Senior - $10.00-$16.00 Evenings Adult - $12.00-$ Child - $9.00-$15.00 Senior - $11.00-$17.00 Phone: 888-AMC-4FUN Website: amctheatres.com Bowling and Arcade Games Fun For Kids Arcade and Laser Tag Fun For Kids features one of the largest arcades in the area along with safe soft play laser tag. 370 West Main Street Stamford, CT Miles Away: 1.1 Approx. Driving Time: 5 minutes Thursday: 11 am- 8 pm Friday: 11 am 10 pm Saturday: 11 am 10 pm Sunday: 11 am 8 pm No enterence fee Arcade Games range from $.25-$1.00 Lazer Tag is $8pp for 20 minutes or $12pp for 30 minutes Pool is $2 per game Phone: Website: fun4kidsarcade.com 7

8 AMF Bowling Center Your local AMF Bowling Center promises fun, excitement and competition with friendly staff and great tasting food and drinks that round out an ultimate casual entertainment experience you can enjoy virtually any day or night of the week. (Source: amf.com) 701 Connecticut Avenue Norwalk, CT Miles Away: 5.3 mi Approx. Driving Time: 10 minutes Accessibly by Train: No Monday 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Friday 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Shoes- $4.50 per pair $6.00 per game Phone: (203) Website: amf.com Action Sports Terry Conners Ice Rink Public skating sessions 1125 Cove Road Stamford, CT Miles Away: 1.6 mi Approx. Driving Time: 6 minutes Schedules are seasonal please call or go online for updated times Child/Student $6.00 Adult $8.00 Skate Rental $4.00 Skate Aid: $4.00 Phone: (203) Website: tcrink.com 8

9 Stamford Twin Rinks Public skating sessions including shinny hockey and sticks and pucks 1063 Hope Street Stamford, CT Miles Away: 3.2 mi Approx. Driving Time: 8 minutes Accessibly by Train: No Schedules are seasonal please call or go online for updated times 6 and Under - $6.50 Over 6 - $8.50 Seniors - $7.00 Friday Night Skating - $10 for all ages Rental skates - $4.50 Shinny Hockey - $12 Sticks and Pucks (Wednesdays 12p-2p) - $12 Phone: (203) Website: stamfordtwinrinks.com Sono Field House Indoor Rock Climbing Center Sono Field House is home to the area s newest top of the line rock climbing center. Our challenging rock wall features overhangs, cracks, and beginner to expert level routes. The wall is a great place to learn to climb or stay in shape. Whether this is your first climb or you are a seasoned pro, climbing our wall is an exciting experience that will keep you coming back time after time. (source: sonofieldhouse.com) 365 Martin Luther King Drive Norwalk, CT Miles Away: 5.9 mi Approx. Driving Time: 15 minutes Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays 4pm - 9pm $15.00 per session (Private and group lessons are available) Phone: (203) Website: sonofieldhouse.com Leapin Lizards Climb, Bounce, Crawl, Jump and Slide through our tunnels, mazes, slides, ball baths, foam forests, obstacle courses with racing contests and More! Cool, clean, supervised environment - Rain or Shine! (Parental supervision required) (source: leaplizards.com) 421 Boston Post Road Port Chester, NY Miles Away: 8.2 mi 9

10 Approx. Driving Time: 16 minutes Open daily at 10:00am $ tax Phone: (914) Website: leaplizards.com Amusement Parks and Other Attractions Chelsea Piers Connecticut One Blachley Road Stamford, CT Miles Away: 2 mi Approx. Driving Time: 4 minutes Accessible by train: No Phone: Website: chelseapiersct.com Attractions: Drop in activities include: Adventure Center: Trampolines, Rock Climbing Batting Cages, Toddler Playtime Aquatics Center: Water Play & Slides (Splash Zone) On the Courts: Open Basketball On the Ice: General Skating Sessions Open Ice Hockey On the Fields: Open Lacrosse Open Soccer Stamford Center for the Arts Various acts, shows, and performances at the Palace Theatre 61 Atlantic Street Stamford, CT Miles Away:.5 mi Approx. Driving Time: 3 minutes 10am-6pm Monday through Friday and closed on Saturday and Sunday. When there is a performance on Saturday and/or Sunday the Box Office will open 90 minutes prior to the performance. 10

11 Varies Phone: (203) Website: stamfordcenterforthearts.org Rye Playland 100 Playland Parkway Rye, NY Miles Away: 9.3 mi Approx. Driving Time: 20 minutes Phone: (914) Website: ryeplayland.org Amusement Park: Hours are subject to change. Please call or visit website for updated hours. $30 Rides $20 Junior Price (Under 48 ) FREE Children under 2 years of age $10 Spectator (No rides) $1 per point Fun Card (Rides are 5-6 points each) Parking: $5 Weekdays $7 Weekends Ice Casino: Hours are subject to change. Please call or visit website for updated hours. $9 Adult $6 Child (12 and under) $6 Student (Weekdays) $12 Friday Party Night (includes skate rental) $40 Sunday Family Skate Day (2-4 skaters pkg.) $4 Skate Rental Parking: $5 Weekdays $7 Weekends Pool: 11

12 Summer Season: June 22 - August 19: Wednesday through Sunday- 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. August 22 - Labor Day: Wednesday & Thursday- 12 noon - 6:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday and Labor Day- 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays except holidays No admittance after 6 p.m. $6 Adult ($5 for park pass holders) $4 Children ages 5-11 ($3.50 for park pass holders) FREE Children under age 5 $3 Senior Citizen $4 Adult Twilight Swimming (4 p.m. 6 p.m.) $3 Child Twilight Swimming (4 p.m. 6 p.m.) Parking: $5 Weekdays $7 Weekends Beach: Spring Season: May 26 through June 17: Weekends Only and Memorial Day- 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Summer Season: June 22 - August 19: Wednesday through Sunday- 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. August 22 - Labor Day: Wednesday & Thursday- 12 noon - 6:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday and Labor Day- 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. closed Mondays and Tuesdays except hollidays No admittance after 6 p.m. $4 Adult $3 Children ages 5-11 FREE Children under age 5 $3 Senior Citizen $3 Chair Rental $3 Umbrella Rental $1 Lockers Parking: $5 Weekdays $7 Weekends 12

13 FunFuzion at New Roc City 19 Lecount Place New Rochelle, NY Miles Away: 16 mi Approx. Driving Time: 25 minutes Phone: Website: funfuziononline.com Fun House Games and Rides: The Fun House is video game heaven... guaranteed to put a smile on everyone s face! Whatever your gaming style it s all here! Crowd pleasers begin with Dance Dance Revolution, Daytona USA, Terminator, Hyper Bowl, Pac Man, Golf, Fishing, Adventure, Virtual Reality, Multi- Player and over 300 MORE!!! (Source funfuziononline.com) Monday - Thursday 12 pm - 11 pm Friday 12 pm - 1 am Saturday 10 am - 1 am Sunday 11 am - 11 pm (hours are subject to change please contact for updated hours) Play using a Fuze Card which you can load up with any dollar amount Bowling: With music pumping and lights flashing that makes any other bowling lanes seem... well, just ordinary. Bowling services included 17 AMF regulated lanes, arcade games, full service snack bar, DJ booth, and a dance floor with disco lights. (Source funfuziononline.com) Monday - Thursday 12 pm - 12 am Friday 12 pm - 2 am Saturday 10 am - 2 am Sunday 11 am - 12 am (hours are subject to change please contact for updated hours) Monday Thursday & Friday until 5:00 pm $4.50 per Guest / per game $3.00 for Shoe Rental/ per Guest 5:00pm to Close Monday - Thursday $6.50 per Guest / per game $3.00 for Shoe Rental/ per Guest Friday after 5:00 pm, Saturday, Sunday & Holidays $7.50 per Guest / per game $4.00 for Shoe Rental/ per Guest 13

14 Rack and Cue Billiards: Plan a visit to Rack & Cue, our Upscale Billiards Hall for a friendly game or championship play. Change the pace with a friendly game of Ping Pong! Challenge your friends with this rapidly growing sport... Ping Pong will surely become a family favorite! (Source funfuziononline.com) Monday - Thursday: 12 pm - 12 am Friday: 12 pm - 2 am Saturday: 10 am - 2 am Sunday: 11 am - 12 am (hours are subject to change please contact for updated hours) Monday - Friday from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm 1 Guest = $5.00 per hour 2 Guests = $10.00 per hour 3 Guests = $14.00 per hour 4 Guests = $17.00 per hour Monday Evening - Friday Evening, All day Saturday, Sunday & Holidays 5:00pm to Close 1 Guest = $8.00 per hour 2 Guests = $16.00 per hour 3 Guests = $22.00 per hour 4 Guests = $27.00 per hour Speedway Go Karts: The New Roc Speedway is Westchester's ONLY Indoor Electric Go - Kart Track! It's 700 Linear Foot Track can handle a multiple Guest, Go - Kart race! All Karts accommodate a Driver and a Passenger, to make sure no one is left behind! Remember, no bumping!!! (Source funfuziononline.com) Friday: 5 pm - 1 am Saturday: 11 am - 1 am Sunday: 12 pm - 10 pm (hours are subject to change please contact for updated hours) Driver: $5.75 per ride Driver & Passenger: $8.00 per ride You MUST be at least 60" tall to drive! You MUST be at least 48" tall to be a passenger! You MUST be at least 16 years or older WITH VALID ID to drive with a passenger! Miniature Golf: Get ready to embark on a GLOW - CITING journey through our 18 - Hole, Multi - Themed Mini Golf Experience! Whether you are playing alone or a team of six, our course will have you and your friends beaming with excitement all the way to the 18th Hole... Make a "Hole in One" on the 18th hole and WIN A FREE GAME! (Source funfuziononline.com) Monday - Thursday: 3 pm - 10 pm 14

15 Friday: 3 pm - 1 am Saturday: 11 am - 1 am Sunday: 12 pm - 10 pm (hours are subject to change please contact for updated hours) $8.75 per person Malls and Shopping Centers Stamford Town Center The Stamford Town Center offers a shopping experience where it presents shoppers with the opportunity to shop at popular stores such as: Abercrombie, Gap Kids, Justice, As Seen on TV, Barnes & Noble, Apple, Brookstone, f.y.e., Game Stop, Radio Shack, Toyzam, The Children s Place, Gymboree, Kids Foot Locker, Forever 21, Zara, Fenix, American Eagle Outfitters, Claire s, H&M, Hand by Hand, Journeys, Justice, Who.A.U., Heliport, and Rainbow Too. 100 Greyrock Place Stamford, CT Miles Away:.2 mi Approx. Driving Time: 1 minute Monday: 10:00 AM 9:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM 9:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM 9:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM 9:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM 9:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM 6:00 PM N/A Phone: (203) Website: shopstamfordtowncenter.com Ridgeway Shopping Center Stores Located at Ridgeway Shopping Center: Super Stop & Shop, Wine Port, Robeks, EB Games, Dry Cleaning by Fredericks, Barry s Shoes (Available), The Athlete s Foot, Savi Formal Wear, Nine West Outlet, Tiger Schulmann, Carter s, Elan Salon, CVS, Staples Inc., Party City, Hallmark Cards, Bed Bath & Beyond, Old Navy,Dress Barn, Modell s, Metropolitan Dance Center, Marshall s, Michaels, Cingular, Starbucks, Washington Mutual Bank, Luna Rosa Restaurant, Sleepy s, Marcos Jewellers, Coppola s Tailors, Stamford Eye Care, Express Travel Service LLC, Stamford Shoe Repair, Floris Nails, Chinese Buffet, LA Fitness, and United States Postal Service. 26 6th Street Stamford, CT

16 Miles Away: 1.2 mi Approx. Driving Time: 6 minutes N/A N/A Phone: (203) Website: N/A Greenwich Avenue Greenwich Avenue is the main canter for shopping in the Town of Greenwich. It is home to over 45 stores and over 15 restaurants. Please go online for a complete listing. Greenwich Avenue Greenwich, CT Miles Away: 6 mi Approx. Driving Time: 12 minutes Accessible by Train: Yes N/A N/A Phone: N/A Website: greenwichchamber.com Lucky's Classic Burger & Malt Shop Lucky s is a place where you can get the best burger in CT and the thickest shake you can handle. Step inside and you are immediately transported to a time and place where a nickel gets you a song on the juke box and our soda jerk can whip up your favorite ice cream delights. Lucky s offers a unique retro experience along with the freshest and tastiest food around. It s important that there s something for everyone at Lucky s. Not only do we have every burger under the sun, but we also have a bunch of healthy salads and entrees that are sure to satisfy. (source: luckysclassic.com) 209 Bedford Street Stamford, CT Miles Away:.6 mi Approx. Driving Time: 3 minutes Breakfast, lunch, and dinner N/A Phone: (203) Website: luckysclassic.com 16

17 SBC Restaurant & Brewery They have a great kids menu. Sundays are Family Night, and they have a balloon shape maker. 131 Summer Street Stamford, CT Miles Away:.6 mi Approx. Driving Time: 4 minutes Brunch, lunch, and dinner N/A Phone: (203) 327-BEER Website: southportbrewing.com Pat s Hubba Hubba Old fashioned burger joint close to Cove Island beach. Pat s Hubba Hubba has a fun looking building with outdoor picnic tables. 820 Cove Road Stamford, CT Miles Away: 1.5 mi Approx. Driving Time: 5 minutes Lunch and dinner Phone: (203) Volta Gelateria Creperia Voltaa will tempt you with a delicious fusion of French & Italian cuisine introduced through classic savory or sweet crepes, distinctive sandwiches, fresh salads, hearty soups and delicious gelato! Our unique brunch, lunch and dinner menus are full of healthy, economical and tasty options. (source: volta.us) 131 Summer Street Stamford, CT Miles Away: 1.1 mi Approx. Driving Time: 6 minutes Brunch, lunch, and dinner Phone: (203) Website: volta.us 17